Appointment of

Swimming Coach Required As Soon As Possible

Information for Candidates

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Introduction

HISTORY The school was founded in 1675 as a free school for boys and

became an independent grammar school during the

nineteenth century. After the 1944 Education Act Reigate

Grammar School came under the control of Surrey County

Council, however, on the abolition of the direct grant in

1976, the school reverted to independent status. At the same

time girls were admitted for the first time, initially in the Sixth

Form, but throughout the school from 1993; in September

2003, the school merged with Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory

and Choir School and more recently with Chinthurst School.

in Tadworth. Reigate Grammar School now numbers 1000

pupils, of whom 250 are in the Sixth Form, with another 330

at Reigate St Mary’s and another 200 at Chinthurst School.

LOCATION The school occupies three adjacent sites near the centre of

Reigate in Surrey. Reigate is a pleasant and thriving market

town, just outside the M25 yet with easy transport links to

London, Gatwick and the Channel Tunnel. The majority of

pupils live in Reigate, Redhill and their surrounding villages,

but many come from further afield, including Horsham,

Crawley, Horley, Dorking and Guildford.

FACILITIES The school boasts superb facilities which have been improved

considerably in recent years, including a new music school,

indoor swimming pool, a new humanities building comprising

classrooms and science laboratories, fitness suite, reception

area and dining hall, In addition to the main school sites, the

sports ground at Hartswood, two miles from the school,

provides some 32 acres of playing fields, outdoor cricket nets

and a floodlit all-weather pitch. In 2017 the school opened

the Harrison Centre; a new state-of-the-art university-style

library, sixth form centre and various new classrooms and

social spaces, central to the senior school site.

ADMISSIONS Pupils are normally admitted at the age of 11 via our own

entrance examination. Pupils are also admitted at 13 joining

the Third Form and into the Sixth Form at the age of 16. The

school is academically selective. Approximately half our pupils

come from primary schools and half from the preparatory

sector. The school has a wide social mix thanks, in part, to its

generous bursary schemes, which provide financial assistance

to families – sometimes up to 100% of fees.

CURRICULUM The school has maintained its grammar school ethos and puts

academic achievement as its first priority – the 2016 ISI

inspection report states, “the needs of pupils are at the centre

of every decision”. The curriculum is broad and balanced

incorporating traditional and modern elements. For example,

all students in the First and Second Forms (Years 7 and 8)

study Latin, but also take Food Technology. In addition to the

six core subjects at GCSE including separate sciences, English

Language and Literature and Maths, students are able to

choose GCSE subjects from a wide range of options. The

school builds the curriculum around the child with most

students taking ten GCSEs or IGCSEs; and three, four or five

A Levels, chosen from a wide range of subjects. The

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is also available.

EXAMINATION RESULTS RGS has successfully maintained its ranking as the top co-

educational independent school in Surrey for the sixth

consecutive year (based on A Level and GCSE results league

tables printed August 2019, The Times) and was second only

to one other fully coeducational independent day school

nationwide. Having been rated ‘Exceptional’ by the ISI in

2016, RGS was visited by The Good Schools Guide in June

2019: the inspector concluded that our well-rounded

approach makes for “happy kids and great results”.

2019 saw amazing exam results for Reigate Grammar

School’s Fifth Form and Upper Sixth Form students..

At A Level:

90% A* to B grades

Two thirds of grades at A* and A

The typical grade profile of RGS students is 3 A`s

100% success rate for Oxbridge applicants

95% received Russell Group, Oxbridge or Medical

School offers

whilst at GCSE:

Best results in the school’s history

Almost two thirds of grades at 9 or 8 (A*)

Reigate Grammar School is an independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is a highly successful, happy

and exciting school which aims to provide a broad and balanced education to boys and girls that will prepare them for the

modern world. It has a distinctive character which combines high academic standards with a wide range of extra-curricular

activities, strong pastoral care, and a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere which is unusual for such a high performing

school. We aim to educate the whole child and to offer a broad range of experiences for all. In its 2016 ISI Inspection RGS was

awarded the rare accolade of “Exceptional” for the overarching aspect of Achievement & Learning and “Excellent” in all

aspects – the first co-educational day school to achieve this rating. After being nominated in 2018 and 2019 for the School of

the Year award, and having been nominated in 2019 for more awards than any other school, we are pleased to have been

awarded the School of the Year award for our work in pastoral care and wellbeing, the most important element of any great

education.

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Reigate Grammar School’s extra-curricular provision is

second to none. It provides an impressively wide range of

opportunities, while ensuring that academic potential is

fulfilled. We have an enviable reputation in sport, music and

drama; large numbers of pupils participate in the CCF and in

the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award; and clubs and societies

abound, including (to name but a few) Model United Nations,

chess, Japanese, Eco-Committee, Pyrotechnics and Indoor

Rowing. Students of all ages are encouraged to help those

less fortunate than themselves, by taking part in our

Community Service scheme, or by raising money for charity –

last year the school’s Charity Committee raised nearly

£25,000 for local and national charities.

Trips and expeditions are a major feature of life at RGS.

These range from visits to local sites of interest such as

Bodiam Castle, London Zoo or the Imperial War Museum;

outward bound expeditions (often as part of the DofE

Award) to places such as the Brecon Beacons and Dartmoor;

and more ambitious overseas trips including Italy, Greece,

France, Germany, Holland, Moscow and St Petersburg,

Washington and New York, Belize and Iceland. Language trips

and exchanges are encouraged and hugely successful. Sports

and music tours are frequent occurrences and regularly

include visits to Jersey, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, Canada, South

Africa, Dubai and Barbados.

PASTORAL CARE RGS values all members of the school community as

individuals and our aim is that all pupils are happy at school,

in the belief that by being happy, they are more likely to be

successful. The 2016 ISI inspection report states, “based on

mutual respect, the excellent and positive relationships

observed by inspectors between staff and pupils and amongst

the pupils themselves firmly underpin the strong sense of

community within the school.” Within each year group,

pupils are under the daily care of their Form Tutor who

works closely with other staff, as well as the Heads of Year

and Heads of Section, to ensure a co-ordinated and

supportive approach. There is a Peer Support scheme and

members of the Upper Sixth Form act as mentors to First

Form students from the day they arrive. For those in

difficulty, there is an informal counselling service available

through the Chaplain, in addition to an independent

counsellor who visits the school twice each week.

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION The school has no formal religious affiliation, and accepts

pupils of all faiths or none. However, it has close links with St

Mary’s Church (next door to the school) and all pupils attend

a church assembly each week.

THE STAFF There are around 120 members of teaching staff and

approximately 80 support staff. All are highly committed and

give freely of their time to help students to achieve their

potential.

The school is organised so that each department shares a

suite of classrooms or laboratories with a departmental

office, normally adjacent to its teaching space. Departments

are extremely well resourced, all classrooms and laboratories

are equipped with interactive whiteboards and all teachers

are provided with laptops. Most departments have either a

technician or an administrative assistant who assist teachers

with a variety of tasks. Departments have access to the well-

stocked library, assistance provided by the IT Helpdesk and

the in-house reprographics department.

There are rarely more than 24 students in a class at Key

Stage 3; 20 at GCSE; or 12 at A Level (and often less). The

maximum teaching load for a main scale teacher is 75% and

less for staff with additional responsibilities. RGS provides full

induction for newly qualified teachers enabling them to gain

Qualified Teacher Status. Professional development is

strongly encouraged and generously financed and staff are

frequently successful at gaining promotions to other leading

schools.

There is a lively Common Room, with frequent social events

and a good balance of age and experience. All teaching staff

are expected to involve themselves fully in the extra-

curricular life of the school. There is no teaching on Saturday

mornings, but many sports fixtures and other activities – such

as DofE expeditions, play rehearsals and conferences – take

place at weekends. Reigate Grammar School is a non-

smoking environment.

www.reigategrammar.org

Appointment of Swimming Coach— Required As Soon As Possible

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Swimming at RGS has gone from strength to strength under

the leadership of Mrs Cline.

We compete regularly at a regional and national level for

both boys and girls and many of our students achieve

considerable success at club level. We are also fortunate to

have a number of athletes involved in talent pathways with

GB Pentathlon and British Triathlon. Locally we have

experienced a great deal of success in County competitions

and regularly bring home silverware.

Our training program is underpinned by an energetic and

knowledgeable staff body who dedicate a great deal of time to

RGS swimming and their enthusiasm is infectious.

We are looking for an experienced Swimming Coach to be a

leading voice in the technical development of our swimmers

and be a key player in designing and delivering a program that

develops both our performance and participation programs.

In the short term this will be between the hours of 1545 and

1715 Monday to Friday, with a view to these hours growing

when our swimming training program is back to its pre-covid

glory.

Swimming at RGS The Post

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Appointment of Swimming Coach - Required As Soon As Possible

Terms & Conditions

You will be employed on a zero hours contract.

Lunch is provided free of charge during term time.

All staff have access to the school swimming pool and fitness room at

designated times, free of charge.

Successful applicants will be required to make an enhanced disclosure to the

Disclosure & Barring Services and to complete an Online Pre-Placement

Medical Questionnaire.

Safeguarding Reigate Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare

of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All

applicants should read the school’s Safeguarding policy, which is available on our website, and are required to declare any

criminal convictions or cautions, or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo

child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring

Services. Full details are given on the application form.

Equal Opportunities Reigate Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons

regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, religion, disability or age.

Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and

recruitment.

Applications Applicants are asked to complete the Support Application Form and Supplementary Form (which are also available on

our website) and send them with a supporting statement together with a CV addressed to Dawn Holmes as soon as possible

and by 9.00am on Monday 28 September 2020 at the latest. Applications will be considered in the order in which they

are received, and the school reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

Reigate Grammar School is committed to ensuring that the privacy of applicants and employees is protected. The School

Privacy Notice is available on the school website and is included in the application pack and sets out how the school uses and

protects any personally identifiable information that is collected as part of the recruitment process.

Within your application letter we would be grateful if could indicate where you saw this position, whether it was from the TES

Publications, the TES Online, Indeed or Fish4Jobs or another source. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

Interviews with senior staff will explore each candidate’s ability to perform the duties of the post, subject knowledge, abil ity to

relate appropriately to pupils and colleagues, organisational and pastoral skills, and willingness to contribute to the school

community.

Applications should be addressed to the head of Human Resource and sent (by letter or by email) to:

Mrs Dawn Holmes

Head of Human Resources

Reigate Grammar School,

Reigate Road, Reigate, RH2 0QS

Tel: 01737 222231

Email: hr@reigategrammar.org

Reigate Road, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0QS

Tel: 01737 222231 Fax: 01737 224201 Email: info@reigategrammar.org

www.reigategrammar.org

By Road: Reigate Grammar School can be found on the south side of the A25 about a quarter of a mile east of

Reigate town centre, between Reigate and Redhill. The simplest route is via the M25: exit at Junction 8 and join the

A217 south; after the level crossing, turn left to join the one way system; stay in the left hand lane at the first lights

(signposted A25 Redhill) and go straight across at the next. Reigate Grammar School is on the A25 about 500

metres on the right. For satellite navigation systems, the school’s postcode is RH2 0QS. Parking is available at the

front of the school or in nearby roads.

By train: The school is approximately ten minutes' walk from Reigate station, which is served by trains from

London Victoria, London Bridge and East Croydon (Southern Railway) and from Reading and Guildford (First Great

Western). There are also frequent connections to Redhill station (about one mile away) which is on the main

London to Brighton line, giving fast connections to Croydon, Crawley, Horsham and other towns to the south.

On arrival, please report to Reception.

For further information on Reigate Grammar School please visit:

www.reigategrammar.org

How to find us

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